Vol. 2010s · No. 2014 · PRICE 25¢
The 2014 Times
AI-Generated Historical Illustration
Summer 2014 | Global Viral Campaign
Selfies, Viral Challenges, and Global Shifts
In 2014, digital culture reshaped daily life as viral challenges and uninvited iTunes downloads defined social media feeds. Beneath the internet memes, global geopolitics shifted dramatically alongside tragic mysteries and unforgettable sporting events.
U2's Free iTunes Album Giveaway
Apple automatically forced U2's new album, 'Songs of Innocence,' into half a billion iTunes libraries, sparking universal user backlash and removal tutorials.
Germany Stuns Brazil 7-1 in World Cup
In a devastating semi-final match, Germany routed host country Brazil in a historic 7-1 scoreline that left an entire nation in total shock.
Also this year
Disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370
March 8, 2014 | Global Aviation Mystery
A Boeing 777 carrying 239 people vanished over the Indian Ocean en route to Beijing, triggering the most expensive search operation in aviation history.
Russian Annexation of Crimea
February–March 2014 | Ukraine & Russia
Russian forces seized control of the Crimean Peninsula, marking a major geopolitical fracture and setting off years of heightened conflict in Eastern Europe.
Ellen DeGeneres's Record-Breaking Oscar Selfie
March 2, 2014 | 86th Academy Awards
A star-studded selfie featuring Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, and Meryl Streep briefly crashed Twitter after becoming the most retweeted photo of all time.
Taylor Swift Reinvents Herself with '1989'
October 27, 2014 | Pop Music
Taylor Swift officially transitioned from country to full pop stardom with her blockbuster album '1989', yielding endless chart-topping hits like 'Shake It Off'.
Flappy Bird Removed at the Peak of Its Fame
February 10, 2014 | Mobile Gaming
Creator Dong Nguyen abruptly pulled the wildly addictive mobile game from app stores, claiming its overwhelming success and addictiveness had ruined his simple life.